Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This affects WordPress sites using Brainstorm Force Ultimate Addons for WPBakery Page Builder through 3.19.14. The flaw is a path traversal issue that can lead to PHP local file inclusion. The published scoring indicates high integrity impact and limited availability impact, with user interaction required.
Executive priority
Prioritize this for externally reachable WordPress sites using the affected plugin. The risk is high, but the provided evidence does not show known active exploitation. Treat remediation as a near-term vulnerability management item, especially for revenue, lead-generation, or customer-facing sites.
Technical view
CVE-2023-46205 is CWE-22 improper pathname restriction in the Ultimate Addons for WPBakery Page Builder plugin. Sources describe PHP local file inclusion affecting versions through 3.19.14. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1, AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L. The bundle does not provide exploit details or a named fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations where Brainstorm Force Ultimate Addons for WPBakery Page Builder is installed at version 3.19.14 or earlier. Sites without this plugin, or on unaffected versions, are not indicated as exposed by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not state active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked as CISA KEV. The CVSS vector says network-accessible, low complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction is required. Public vulnerability database coverage means defenders should treat internet-facing WordPress sites as review priorities.
Researcher notes
Evidence is thin beyond the CVE metadata and Patchstack listing. Do not assume a working public exploit, active exploitation, or exact fixed version from this bundle alone. Validation should focus on plugin presence, version state, vendor advisory review, and defensive log review without attempting exploitation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Ultimate Addons for WPBakery Page Builder plugin.
- Identify installations running version 3.19.14 or earlier.
- Check Brainstorm Force and Patchstack guidance for the corrected release or mitigation.
- Upgrade affected installations away from vulnerable versions when vendor guidance supports it.
- Restrict administrative access and reduce unnecessary plugin exposure during remediation.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the plugin is installed on each WordPress property.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare it against 3.19.14 or earlier.
- Review vendor or Patchstack advisories for current fixed-version guidance.
- Check web and application logs for unusual file inclusion or path traversal indicators.
- Verify the site still functions after updating or disabling the plugin.
Public sources used
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CWE-22: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L2.84.2Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L
Source materials
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CWE details
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